Bachelor of Information Technology
at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.
A three-year, ACS-accredited IT degree at ECU Joondalup and online, with the lowest selection rank at ECU's 70.00 minimum for three intakes. There are no subject prerequisites.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the ECU Bachelor of Information Technology for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
First year covers programming principles, mathematics for computing and systems analysis; later units include enterprise data, scripting languages, IT security management and interactive web development. ECU also offers a Bachelor of Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security), both at 70.00 in 2026.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as software developers, data analysts and cybersecurity analysts across financial services, government and technology firms.
- Common destinations include graduate developer programmes at the major banks, Atlassian, Canva and federal-government technology agencies.
- Many alumni progress into product management, solutions architecture and engineering management roles within five years.
Professional accreditation
- Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate software developer
- Cyber security analyst or security operations analyst
- Data analyst or business-intelligence analyst
- Network or systems administrator
- IT support or systems analyst progressing to development
- Web or applications developer
- Junior solutions or technical consultant
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $80,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in IT, IT management and cyber security, and are eligible for Australian Computer Society membership.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Logical problem-solvers who like building and breaking systems
- Students curious about security, data or how software works
- Self-starters who tinker with code or tools in their own time
- Team players comfortable with project-based group work
- People who keep up with fast-changing technology
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, logic or troubleshooting
- People wanting a creative studio or essay-based degree
- Those who avoid group projects and presentations
- Students who prefer a single fixed-procedure profession
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Information Technology as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Edith Cowan University website and on TISC before applying.